23rd SEA Games
THE BOATS
23rd SEA Games
THE BOATS
The following are links and information about the different classes of boats and sailboards that will be used during the 23rd SEA Games.
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Optimist a flat-bottomed, hard-chine,
pram-bow dinghy with a una spritsail(The Observer's Book of Small Craft) "a bathtub that breeds the best sailors" (Observant Sailor at the Club Bar)
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International 420 |
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Designed by Christian
Maury in 1959. Specifications: Length: 4.2m Number of Crew: two man, Sails: three sail including Spinnaker others: trapeze a popular boat for keen sailors wishing to improve their racing and competitive skills. It was also very popular with youngsters as the rig could be powered up or down according to ability, crew weight and ability. 420 class association |
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Designed by French
architect Andre Cornu in 1963. An Olympic class boat since 1976, 470s are sailed today for both family recreation and superior competition by more than 30,000 sailors in 42 countries worldwide. Specifications: A light and narrow boat Length 15'6" Beam 5'6" Weight of 264 lbs. Sails: 3 sails (with Spinnaker) Others: Trapeze 470 responds easily and immediately to body movement. Thus, the sailors' teamwork and tactics complement one another. The skipper is smaller and lighter (5'5" to 5'10" and 125-140 lbs.), and the crew is long and light (5'10" to 6'2" yet only 135-150 lbs.). The crew's build lets him or her hang far out on the trapeze to keep the boat level in all conditions. More specs about 470 boat. 470 class association |
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Laser |
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The Laser, designed by
Bruce Kirby, was built on the philosophy that the sailor wins the race, not
the boat. Every Laser in the world is identical. The laser is an Olympic class boat, raced by a single person, and only has 1 sail. It is one of the most popular class in the world, with numbers reaching 180,000 boats worldwide made so far. Specifications: Length 4.23m Beam 1.42m Hull Weight 59kg Sail areas: Laser 7.06m2 Laser Radial 5.76m2 Click here for more info about Laser |
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Sailboard Formula Class (Men) |
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The concept of Formula was born in France, where Formula competition was successfully pioneered in 1998. On the 24th March 1998, Brest, France, the first Formula Windsurfing contest was held with the top 20 French Funboard sailors. During the 4 day competition, ten races were run with winds from 6-12 knots. That first competition was won by 65 kilo Erik Thieme on a 2.75m board and a 10 Sq.m sail. |
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Sailboard Olympic Class
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279cm long, 93cm wide 13kg The RS:X board has been shaped by Jean Bouldoires, a shaper well known in the windsurfing industry for producing very innovative and successful board shapes. The RS:X is a true cross over board in that it makes the best compromise between traditional raceboard sailing in sub-planing conditions, and exciting “Formula” racing in planing conditions starting from 8-10 knots. The RS:X enables Olympic sailors – both men and women – the chance to compete at the highest performance levels in the sport of windsurfing. Through doing so, the Olympic windsurfing class will attract the best windsurfers to these events and create the most interest from the general public and the Windsurfing community as a whole. |
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Hobie 16 (Open) |
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With its legendary
design and induction into the Sailing Hall of Fame, the Hobie 16 is truly in
a class of its own. Thirty years of racing and going stronger than ever. Powerful enough to challenge veteran sailors yet easy enough for beginners, the Hobie 16 is the perfect all-around cat. Asymmetrical hulls eliminate the need for dagger boards. This makes for easy launching and beaching. Specifications: Length: 16' 7" Beam: 7' 11" Mast Length: 26' 6" Sail Area: 218 Sq. Ft. Weight: 320 lbs. Hull Construction: Fiberglass/Foam Sandwich White Asymmetrical Hulls Eliminate Daggerboards for Easy Beaching Kick-Up Rudders Allow Easy Beaching Raised Trampoline for Dry, Comfortable Sailing and Easy Trapezing Double Trapeze System Hobie Class Association More about Hobie 16 |
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